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micromobility - Ebikes, scooters, longboards: Whatever floats your goat, this is micromobility

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Ebikes, bicycles, scooters, skateboards, longboards, eboards, motorcycles, skates, unicycles: Whatever floats your goat, this is all things micromobility!

"Transportation using lightweight vehicles such as bicycles or scooters, especially electric ones that may be borrowed as part of a self-service rental program in which people rent vehicles for short-term use within a town or city.

micromobility is seen as a potential solution to moving people more efficiently around cities"

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Chinese-owned Italian brand Morbidelli has a new retro-themed scooter called the SC125RE. It clearly “borrows” some styling cues from Vespa.

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[–] themeatbridge@lemmy.world 4 points 1 month ago

It looks nice, and is less expensive than a used Vespa.

[–] eldavi@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 month ago (1 children)

why do scooters have to be name brand?

[–] FartsWithAnAccent@fedia.io 2 points 1 month ago

Any sort of micromobility device should not be cheaped out on: Avoid any RNG type companies like Engwe or Fidoo or Gotraxx or whatever because if something malfunctions at 20+ mph you could be killed or left with life altering injuries.

I know this first hand after Engwe sold me an ebike with faulty fenders, still recovering and I don't know if I'll ever fully heal or not.

It doesn't necessarily have to be the most famous high end brand, but don't go with no-name companies that will leave you twisting in the wind if their questionable design choices leave you with serious injuries. Get something quality from an established brand with a proven track record of taking care of their customers. No idea who this company is or if they're any good, use your best judgement I guess.